Physical Activity in Women with Breast Cancer and Those After Mastectomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Patrycja Gierszon ◽  
Agata Stachura ◽  
Magdalena Paziewska ◽  
Marzena Samardakiewicz ◽  
Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Mammary Gland Cancer ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Mammary gland cancer, commonly known as breast cancer, is the most common malignancy in women in Poland. The occurrence of the disease and its treatment are associated with a decrease in physical fitness and endurance of the body, and also make it difficult to meet basic life needs and result in a deterioration in the quality of life. The aim of the study is to present physical activity in women with breast cancer and after mastectomy. Analysis of professional literature and available research results in patients undergoing oncological therapy in the treatment of breast cancer indicates the need for them to undertake physical activity and physiotherapy in order to minimize the effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and mastectomy. Analysis of studies in terms of the impact of physical activity on the rehabilitation and recovery of patients with breast cancer showed a significant impact of physical fitness on bone mineral density as the most important factor in the development and maintenance of normal bone metabolism. Physical exercises have also been shown to have a positive effect on patients during and after treatment. Regular physical exercise in women treated for cancer is essential and has a significant impact on reducing muscle deficits and the entire skeletal system.

scholarly journals The impact of physical activity on fatigue and quality of life during and after adjuvant treatment for breast cancer

Cancer ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 797-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Manneville ◽  
Christine Rotonda ◽  
Thierry Conroy ◽  
Franck Bonnetain ◽  
Francis Guillemin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adjuvant Treatment ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Posture and physical activity in dialysis patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Szałowska-Bojarun ◽  
Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Sroka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Negative Effect

A review of the literature concerning posture and physical activity among dialysis patients was performed in order to determine strategies for improving physical activity and thus quality of life in this group of patients. Correct posture ensures harmonious functioning of the body with optimal efficiency. A sedentary lifestyle has a negative effect on posture and reduces a person’s physical fitness. Haemodialysis forces patients to sit or lie down for long periods of time, while the consequences of chronic disease additionally predispose them to a sedentary lifestyle. Patients with chronic kidney disease treated by dialysis are particularly likely to exhibit sedentary behaviour, and thus are less physically active. The physical fitness of dialysis patients deteriorates due to kidney disease, but also because of concomitant diseases. It is very important to educate patients about the positive effects of physical activity, as well as to promote exercise as a necessary element of treatment for improving their quality of life.

Feasibility Study Innovative "Sand Softball" Campaign Carried out in the Community

2014 ◽  
Vol 1044-1045 ◽  
pp. 1603-1606
Author(s):  
Jun Biao Tu ◽  
Yong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Health ◽  
Traditional Sports ◽  
Positive Effect

Baseball and Softball sport known as "the combination of athletics and wisdom," the development of the overall quality of the body, cultivate unity and sense of cooperation has a positive effect. In this study, the traditional sports game "beanbag" and the combination of modern baseball and softball, tentative development suited to the characteristics of the new forms of community baseball and softball - "sand softball." Articles, literature, experiments, interviews and other research methods, and in accordance with the current health condition of the community and "sand softball" of their own advantages, the feasibility of "sand softball movement" in our community sample experiments were carried out and analysis. That "sand softball" high feasibility in communities, not only to enrich the content of fitness activities, fun exercise to improve fitness and overall development of the community's awareness of people's physical fitness, develop unity and cooperation has great significance.

scholarly journals Association between physical activity, physical fitness and stress with bone mineral density of elderly: a narrative review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rejane Maria Cruvinel Cabral ◽  
Iransé Oliveira-Silva ◽  
Gislane Ferreira de Melo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Age Related ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Aging is a physiological process that decreases muscle, skeletal and autonomic capacity, which increases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases. In addition to these losses, stress can be an aggravating factor to senescence and may be indirectly identified by increased cortisol. Researches indicates that a good amount of daily physical activity and adequate levels of physical fitness can minimize age-related losses and minimize the impact on bone mineral density (BMD). Objective: to present how the level of physical activity, physical fitness and stress are associated with elderly people’s BMD. Methods: Pubmed and Medline databases were searched for scientific articles in Portuguese and English. The descriptors were: Stress, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Elderly and Bone Mineral Density. The research and the study of the scientific articles were carried out from October to December 2018. Conclusion: The level of moderate physical activity improves physical fitness and increases BMD. While high levels of cortisol contribute to decreased BMD.

scholarly journals The impact of systematized physical activity on parameters of health-related physical fitness in schoolchildren aged 8 to 11 years

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Marcelo José Resende Gonçalves ◽  
Camila Ramos Santos ◽  
Carla Cristiane Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
The Body ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Motor Tests ◽  
The Impact

It is recommended that proper incorporation of healthy habits of physical activity in childhood and adolescence has a positive impact on a physically active lifestyle in adult life. Thus, the present study aimed to verify the effects of four weeks of systematized physical activity in addition to the classes of Physical Education on parameters of physical fitness related to health of children and adolescents. The sample was selected by convenience and composed of 73 children and adolescents aged 8-11 years. The subjects were subdivided into 2 groups; one group of children exclusively attending Physical Education classes (PEC); and another group that performed Systematized Physical Activity (SPA). The following tests were applied; the abdominal test to assess strength and muscle resistance; the Paccer to verify cardiorespiratory fitness; and the adapted sit-and-reach to evaluate flexibility. In addition, the Body Mass Index (BMI) and relative fat (%F) were assessed. Sample characterization data and motor tests are presented as median and interquartile range. The ANOVA test of repeated measurements was used to verify the effect of the moments. The results pre training did not demonstrate differences between groups in measures of body mass, stature, BMI, or motor tests. The effects of physical training were observed in all motor tests in favor of the SPA, while the PEC did not demonstrate significant differences between moments. In conclusion, four weeks of additional systematized physical activity promoted a significant positive effect in motor tests applied with a focus on heath.

The Impact of Physical Activity and Physical Fitness on Health Indicators among Older Adults

1994 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda S. Pescatello ◽  
Loretta DiPietro ◽  
Ann E. Fargo ◽  
Adrian M. Ostfeld ◽  
Ethan R. Nadel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
The Impact

The cross-sectional relationship between physical activity, physical fitness, and measures of resting hemodynamic function and adiposity was examined in 11 women and 14 men, all of whom were in good health (Mage = 69.3 yrs). Resting diastolic blood pressure (DBP) differed significantly by quartiles of both weekly energy expenditure and estimated VO2max. Subjects whose energy expenditure was above the 50th percentile had significantly lower DBP than less active subjects, independent of age, gender, and VO2max, whereas those above the 75th percentile of VO2max had lower DBP and mean arterial pressure compared to less fit subjects, independent of age, gender, and weekly energy expenditure. There were no significant differences in the body mass index or percent body fat by quartile of weekly energy expenditure or estimated VO2max in the multivariable analysis. Mean waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) differed by level of weekly energy expenditure, independent of age, gender, and VO2max; individuals who reported a threshold of energy expenditure ≥6,099 kcal/wk had less relative abdominal fat than those reporting less activity. There were no significant independent differences in mean WHR or the central-to-peripheral skinfold ratio between quartiles of VO2max.

Physical activity and the aging process

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Joanna Leśniewicz ◽  
◽  
Marcin Ferdynus ◽  
Danuta Wojterzak ◽  
Łukasz Banasiak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

After reaching old age, the elderly most often withdraw from social life. This is a serious problem because by isolating themselves from society they become less active. This has an impact on the emergence of many diseases related to both old age and the impact of physical inactivity on the body. The aim of the study was to present the consequences of the aging process in various aspects of the body’s functioning and the role of physical activity in eliminating these consequences. Unfortunately, there are still too few activities focused on physical activity for people over 65. This should change, because physical activity has a very positive effect on the human body and its well-being. Additionally, it can be observed that the earlier physical activity is started, the less changes in the body associated with the progressive aging process will occur. Such a person will be more agile and will not have major problems in dealing with overcoming the difficulties of everyday life.

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